Dolphins draft UF's Jelani Jenkins

Published: Saturday, April 27, 2013 at 1:39 p.m.

Last Modified: Saturday, April 27, 2013 at 1:39 p.m.

Florida outside linebacker Jelani Jenkins is going to be staying in the state to play his pro football.

Jenkins, a junior who battled injury issues this past season, was drafted in the fourth round by the Miami Dolphins on Saturday, the third of the three-day NFL Draft. He was the seventh pick in the round and the overall 104th selection.

<p>Florida outside linebacker Jelani Jenkins is going to be staying in the state to play his pro football.</p><p>Jenkins, a junior who battled injury issues this past season, was drafted in the fourth round by the Miami Dolphins on Saturday, the third of the three-day NFL Draft. He was the seventh pick in the round and the overall 104th selection.</p><p>Jenkins is the fifth Gator drafted so far, joining Sharrif Floyd (Vikings), Matt Elam (Ravens), Jon Bostic (Bears) and Jordan Reed (Redskins).</p>